December 23, 2018_Contemporary Worship guide

God NEEDS you

December 23, 2018

WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance and passing the attendance pad along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.

CONNECT HERE Please stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or outside of Robertson Chapel for information on Small Groups, classes and ways to serve.

PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on Connect cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer after each service.

CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S Hospitalized? Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you.

CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE HOURS Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1:30PM; Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM RESTLESS CHILD AREA Enjoy our live services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage, if your child needs a break during worship.

PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, with live streaming of worship.

YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING Incoming 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in the Great Hall. After worship and games, classes break out: 5th & 6th in Modge, 7th/Confirmation in GH, 8th in C124.

9th – 12th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in Luke’s Lodge.

B-Stud – Wednesdays, 6:15–7:45PM in the Lodge. 5th-8th downstairs, 9th-12th upstairs.

LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/ Spring catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | December 23, 2018 OPENING VIDEO * WORSHIP ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Jason, Betsy, Katie and Anna Weatherly (9:30AM) Steve and Peggy Hill (11AM)

PRAYER Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross

OFFERING & ANNOUNCEMENTS SONG | The Christmas Story SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 1:18-25 Cathy Bryant (9:30AM) Ellen Hostetler (11AM)

MESSAGE | Fearless: God Needs You Rev. Rob Fuquay (video feed)

* SONG of RESPONSE * SENDING OUT

* standing, as able

GIVING UPDATE To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $4 million, which puts us at 90% to our goal. We are happy with this progress but would love to reach our goal by the end of the year. Please consider making your commitment this week by submitting your pledge card.

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WINTER/SPRING CATALOG Filled with classes and events for the next several months, the catalog is available today. Grab one before you leave the building!

For information on classes, stop by a Connect Here booth.

2017 CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON TV Tune in to portions of our 2017 concert being aired for one hour on WNDY (Today at 1PM) and WISH ((12/25 at 8AM).

ST LUKE’S HOLIDAY CLOSURE | Dec. 25 – 29, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 The church building will be closed beginning Christmas Day through January 1. We will be open on Sunday, Dec. 30, for our regular worship schedule.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK | Dec. 31 • 6 – 8PM Fellowship Hall Take 30 minutes to thoughtfully review the year and look forward to 2019. It’s a perfect way to slow down and reflect. If you are new to labyrinth walking, a brief introduction is provided. Enter through our front door (Door #1).

MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | Jan. 5 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering of men for breakfast, a devotional and conversation about living with purpose. No registration needed.

LIVING BEYOND DEPRESSION | Sundays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24 2 – 3:30PM • N101/102 This small group experience addresses depression’s impact on our lives and identifies lifestyle changes that have helped others decrease symptoms. Led by Rev. Regina Proctor. Contact her for more information at proctorr@stlukesumc.com.

HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP | Feb. 15 – 17 • Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI Skiing, snowboarding, group games and relaxation will be on the schedule, so invite your friends and join the fun! $185 (before 1/1/19) includes ski/snowboard rental and lift ticket. Check out more specifics and register at stlukesumc.com. Contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com with questions.

FINDING NORMANDY A limited number of former St. Luke’s senior pastor Carver McGriff’s book, Finding Normandy are available in our Connections bookstore.

These make great gifts and keepsakes. Stop by today for a copy.

PILGRIMAGE TO MONTGOMERY, AL | March 13 – 16, 2019 The focus of this pilgrimage is a visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice (the Lynching Memorial) and the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. To register (limited to 35) and see complete itinerary contact Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember.net.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP | June 16 – 21 • Epworth Forest We’re going to camp and all students in grades 8 – 12 (this school year) are invited! This is a missional camp, focused on equipping students to be change agents. Lots of group activities and water sports, crafts, an amazing worship band and informative Learning Labs. Something for everyone! Early bird pricing – $325. Register at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com with questions.

WESLEY TOUR OF ENGLAND | June 18 – 27, 2019 Join Rob and Susan Fuquay on a tour of John Wesley’s England next summer. Rob will give lectures and lead worship at many of the sites. We will also visit other highlights in England. For more information, email Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember.net.

SERVE… HELP US “UN-DECORATE” | Jan. 5 • 9AM – Noon Fellowship Hall What goes up, must come down. Please join us for coffee and bagels as we take down all of the Christmas decorations in the worship spaces and hallways, and prepare for the New Year! Contact Dawn Fitch at fitchd@stlukesumc.com with questions.

EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S Know of someone who would be a great addition to our staff? We currently have an opening for a Director of Contemporary Worship.

Job descriptions at stlukesumc.com.

JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO: Ross, Buffy and Nora Perkins on the death of his mother, Joan Perkins Friends of Betty Haught

ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Third Sunday • Robertson Chapel

CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 info@stlukesumc.com Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore

Join us for Christmas Eve! 3PM | Children’s Service | Sanctuary 5 & 7PM | Contemporary Services | Chapel 5, 7 & 9PM | Traditional Services | Sanctuary 11PM | Communion Service | Chapel * CHILD CARE ON CHRISTMAS EVE Nursery only (infants – preschoolers) at 3, 5 & 7PM; No child care at 9 or 11PM services.